Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
88054-22-2
Standard:
EP,
Metronidazole Impurity A
2-Methyl-5-nitroimidazole is a key heterocyclic intermediate primarily synthesized via nitration of 2-methylimidazole. It serves as a critical precursor in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with the molecular formula C4H5N3O2 and CAS No. 1089-36-1.
Handle with strict PPE due to potential mutagenicity. Store in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from oxidizers and incompatible materials to prevent decomposition.